Milwaukee

UPDATED STORY A Milwaukee man is being held on $5 million bond for allegedly stabbing to death a Shorewood man with whom he had an intimate relationship. It was the first homicide recorded in the leafy Milwaukee suburb in 20 years.

Homer D. Washington, who lives at Apt. 4, 9307 W. Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee, was charged with first-degree intentional homicide and use of a dangerous weapon in the death of Clarence Charles, 57. Washington, 21, also has been charged with taking and driving Charles’ vehicle without consent.

Chris Abele greets the crowd at the opening of PrideFest Milwaukee on June 7. -Photo: Dave Lauersdorf

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele – millionaire, philanthropist and proud LGBT ally – is that oddest of ducks on Wisconsin’s current political scene. He’s a progressive Democrat who’s willing to deal with Republican leaders on behalf of his constituents. In fact, he actually talks to Gov. Scott Walker.

Written by Elle Fausel,Contributing writer
Thursday, 16 May 2013 14:51

Is there something you’d like to ask Horace Chase, Milwaukee’s 14th mayor? Would you like a one-on-one with a Civil War veteran? Perhaps you have a cooking question for Fred Usinger? Bring your inquiries to Forest Home Cemetery, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave., on Memorial Day, May 27. Several family-friendly activities will take place on the grounds. Admission is free and there is ample parking.

The organizers of PrideFest Milwaukee say they’ve expanded this year’s event to include a new stage along with a broader array of activities and performances than ever before.

Last year PrideFest – North America’s largest LGBT music festival – broke 25 years of attendance records, drawing 28,137 people to the Summerfest grounds. Near-perfect weather and a strong lineup of headliners brought the event’s books back into the black after a disappointing turnout in 2011 left PrideFest’s future imperilled, said PrideFest president Scott Gunkel.

Written by Mike Muckian,Contributing writer
Tuesday, 04 June 2013 09:38

The Masonic Center's 450-seat auditorium has recently been upgraded with new sound and lighting equipment. -PHOTO: Courtesy

Performer Prince Poppycock may have felt right at home when he brought his act as a roguish operatic dandy to Milwaukee’s Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center on April 20. The character, played by out performer John Andrew Quale, harkens to an earlier time, but repurposed for a 21st-century audience.

The flags are seen here attached to the lampposts during the 2012 Milwaukee Pride Parade. This year’s parade route stretches from 2nd Street and Greenfield Avenue to 2nd Street and Oregon Avenue in Walker’s Point. - Photo: Adam Horwitz

The Milwaukee Pride Parade is seeking to raise nearly $4,000 to hoist rainbow flags along this year’s parade route.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker survived his recall race last summer, but the intense polarization of his political brand has been an overshadowing force in races both preceding and following his victory.

For example, in heavily Democratic Milwaukee County, Carolina Stark pulled off a remarkable coup in April 2012, handily defeating incumbent Circuit Court Judge Nelson Phillips III, whom Walker had appointed to the position just months prior. Political insiders said Walker’s support for Phillips was a large factor in the loss.